Review of “The Dixie Swim Club” posted by Allie Causin on January 26
There’s nothing more appealing than a book that has you enraptured within its pages by the very first sentence. The delight is the same for a play that has you captivated as soon as the first lights come on. The Dixie Swim Club is like a delicious book that you are in love with before the very first line is spoken; an insuppressible grin appears on your face, and you’re immediately hooked.
Review of “It's a Wonderful Life ” posted by Mary B. on December 14
The ticket price is too low! It should be doubled or more!
Review of “THE SANTALAND DIARIES” posted by by John Olive on November 28
Go to the Ordway and experience the “timeless enchantment” of Cinderella ($113 per ticket). Or try the Guthrie’s A Christmas Carol, after 35 years still “as powerful and uplifting as it ever was” ($73). Or maybe CTC’s “beloved” The Wizard Of Oz ($70).
All this overpriced holiday feel-good about to send you shrieking into the frozen night?
Review of “Don't Hug Me, I'm Pregnant” posted by Melanie Nelson, Independent Reviewer on November 28
It’s the Twin Cities premiere of Don’t Hug Me, I’m Pregnant at St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre located at the Hudson House Grand Hotel in Hudson, WI. This is the fourth in the Don't Hug Me series of hit musicals, and the one you’ve been waiting for.
It’s not a "Christmas show," although it is a story about a long awaited baby who is born in a dramatic set of circumstances, in an unpredictable place…but, really, it has nothing to do with Christmas.
Review of “"Our Class" by Tadeusz Slobodzianek, in a version by Ryan Craig” posted by Marie G. Cooney on November 5
When Poland is invaded by the Russians and then the Germans, pre-existing fears are heightened, extreme paranoia grows, and allegiances are misaligned over and over. In one small town, friends turn on friends, neighbors are pitted against neighbors, and school- yard bullying escalates into a horrific and unbelievable massacre.
Review of “ Salon Saloon: Twin Cities Art & Culture Review ” posted by Marie G. Cooney on November 4
When Poland is invaded by the Russians and then the Germans, pre-existing fears are heightened, extreme paranoia grows, and allegiances are misaligned over and over. In one small town, friends turn on friends, neighbors are pitted against neighbors, and school- yard bullying escalates into a horrific and unbelievable massacre.
Review of “The Diary of Anne Frank” posted by Robert Marcus on November 1
I witnessed one of the most profound performances by a young, very very talented and wonderful actor, Mary Burchill, as Anne Frank, accompanied by a wonderful cast and staged production of the Diary of Anne Frank at the Sabes Jewish Community Center. The set, the art exhibit and the intimate stage alongside the talented cast was overwhelming. Don't miss her, a multi-talented Mary Burchill, in this lead role based on a most tragic and heartbreaking story so well done by it's writers, directors and designers. Cast and crew- BRAVO! —
Review of “JOAN OF ARC” posted by Marie G. Cooney on October 28
Jennifer Baldwin Peden portrayed Joan of Arc with raw emotion, brilliance, and glorious vitality! YOU want to be one on the approximately 300 people who will have the rare opportunity to see this production at the Nautilus Studio. Congratulation to the whole cast, crew, designers, director, composer, and writer!
Review of “Trojan Women” posted by Z. Black on October 11
I saw this show Friay night, and you must hurry to see it before it closes its limited run.
Balinese kecak is a style of theater you will not often get a chance to see in this city, and Green T merges it almost seamlessly with the classic tale of the Trojan Women.
Review of “Anna Bella Eema” posted by Marie G. Cooney on October 10
A trinity of women enters the stage. The first to speak is Irene, an eccentric recluse who has not left the motor home in which she lives, since she was traumatized by other school children. The second is Anna Bella, the wild she-child, now ten, born of her mother at the young age of fifteen. The third is Anna Bella Eema, the mud-girl, created by Anna Bella in her own image and in the image of her mother. Anna Bella Eema, like Sophia, the feminine spirit of the divine, is the created creator of creation, both wild and yet wise.
Review of “Boeing Boeing ” posted by Melanie Nelson on September 19
Back before the tenth anniversary of 9/11 and long security lines at airports, the airlines may have been a sexy place. That’s the impression we get in a night of farce during “Boeing Boeing” by Marc Camoletti at St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre located at the Best Western Hudson House Inn.
Review of “Leading Ladies” posted by Mindy Mateuszczyk on September 19
With all the weighty matters in the world today, what better way to kick off the Lyric Arts theatrical season than a wonderfully silly slapstick comedy? Leading Ladies provides a perfectly zany world to escape into for a couple hours of high-energy fun.
The talented cast featuring all returning actors to the Lyric Arts stage takes the audience on a wild goose-chase best described as Shakespeare meets Three’s Company (a la Jack Tripper, Janet and Chrissy). If that initially sounds like a recipe for over the top cheese and English accents, then you’d be right… and wrong.
Review of “” posted by Melanie Nelson on September 17
Back before the tenth anniversary of 9/11 and long security lines at airports, the airlines may have been a sexy place. That’s the impression we get in a night of farce during “Boeing-Boeing” by Marc Camoletti at St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre located at the Best Western Hudson House Inn.
Review of “A Short Play about 9/11” posted by William O. Beeman on September 14
I greatly enjoyed the performance. It was beautifully acted, and extremely well crafted as a theater piece. This is anything but a bathetic and predictable take on the 9/11 tragedy. It surprises and delights at every turn. Bravi to all.
Review of “Alcina's Island: A Picnic Operetta” posted by William O. Beeman on August 28
Mixed Precipitation is now in their third season of producing "opera" in community gardens. The clever productions written and directed by Scotty Reynolds with extensive collaboration feature real opera sung in Italian or French with English and Spanish narration, juxtaposed with contemporary music and dialog in English. The company finds clever ways to add amusing "supertitles" to the non-English numbers. One feature is that the audience is fed throughout the performance with delightful organic tidbits prepared by master chef Nick Schneider from fresh garden produce.
Review of “GET OFF MY DRESS…love is a drag!” posted by Trevor on July 20
I've seen many "drag shows" over the years and as the show title suggests, alot have become a total drag for the past 10 years.
I was skeptical to go see another drag show, but went with a few friends since they said they liked Krystal Kleer's style and as Krystal Kleer refers to herself as "the unintentionally internationally unknown performing illisionist", this show show was anything but a drag.
Review of “Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare” posted by Jon Skaalen on July 8
Seeing Shakespeare in a park in summer brings me as close as I can imagine to what the Globe patrons must have experienced a few hundred years ago. This summer's "Comedy of Errors" at Century College shows the Shakespeare & Company at their best, filling a lovely summer evening with 90 minutes of romping splendidly thru this silly show of mistaken identity.
Review of “Arsenic and Old Lace” posted by Bob Schaumburg on June 6
The black comedy, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” opened to a full house at the Lyric Arts Theater in downtown Anoka on Friday, June 3rd and will run through the 18th. It’s very likely each performance will, or at least should, have a similar reception. The cast and crew have put together an incredible re-creation of Joseph Kesselring’s play, one you surely should see.
Review of “Uptown: the Musical” posted by John Westbury on May 21
Kudos to Box Wine Theatre! Loved the whole package! Great story, great acting, loved the music and choreography.
Review of “KIPO! A Circus of Spirit, Song and Dance from Tibet” posted by Carrie on May 19
It's not easy to dazzle a frequent theater-goer, but I was thoroughly bedazzled by KIPO! The multi-talented local and international cast displays an effortless mastery of stagecraft, interweaving story-telling, musicianship, physical comedy and dance in service of a lighthearted, but thought-provoking narrative. Colorful costumes and effective lighting contribute to the visual feast, though you'll have much to admire with all of your senses. If I were a performer, I'd treat KIPO! as a rare Master Class and seize the opportunity to study these exceptional artists at work.
Review of “Mrs. Smith & The Sisters Boil in PUSSY PEN: Death-Row Dykes and Luscious Ladies in Lockup!” posted by William O. Beeman on May 13
I laughed myself silly at Ms. Smith and the Sisters Boil tonight. This is a wild and clever show with so many insider cultural references you will need to see it more than once to catch all the humor. The audience was in stitches for two hours of non-stop high-energy craziness--in the proud tradition of the late Charles Ludlum. The cast can not only act and do humor, they are all great singers and musicians. No one will be sorry spending time with this funny, funny show.
Review of “Sexy Librarian: File Under Rock Musical” posted by Lindsay Marcy on May 6
Then go see this show!! This was a WONDERFUL night of theater. The cast was awesome. The band was awesome. The script was awesome.
Review of “Danger! Will/Robinson” posted by The Recovery Party on April 30
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April 29, 2011
By Art Allen
I feel I must initially say, before anything else: this is not a science fiction comedy show... But let me also say: the creators are named Josh Will and Jim Robinson. Not even “Josh Williams” or “Josh Willis.” It is literally Will Robinson. You never get that kind of awesome name pairing...
Review of “A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant, and a Prayer” posted by Nicole Lloyd on April 26
I saw the play "A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant, and a Prayer on Sunday, April 17, 2011. I thought it was absolutely fantastic and extremely smart. I loved the fruit used as symbolism in the play, I thought that brought it all together. The actresses were enthusiastic and passionate. This play really made me think and appreciate the life around us and how fortunate I am. I would love to see another production directed by Hayley Saccomano.
The cast heeded the speech from Act III, scene ii - lines were spoken trippingly on the tongue, allowing their discretion to be their tutor, suiting the word to the action and the action to the word.
Stacey R. Britt stage manages The Lark playing at Theatre in the Round this month.
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